iris 'Handshake'
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A rhizomatous perennial with a compact habit and lax glaucous-green foliage. Flower stems 80cm high can have seven to ten flowers of lightly ruffled violet-blue with apricot tipped pale violet-blue beards. Flowering from late spring to early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- iris 'Handshake' (Iris 'Handshake')
- Genus
- Iris
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of iris 'Handshake'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of iris 'Handshake'
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iris 'Handshake' care guide
- Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom
Pruning
PruningRemove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by dividing iris rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn, see dividing irises
Growing
GrowingPlant rhizomes just above soil level. Thrives in a sunny position, in ideally neutral soil with good drainage. See bearded iris cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to aphid-borne viruses, bacterial soft rot and grey moulds; see Iris diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails, thrips and aphids
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